Tuesday Night Political Races

SOURCE thehill.com
Highlights from the Tuesday night races included a tight race in Virginia, a GOP primary with Rep. Bob Good, and a contested Democratic primary in Virginia. Ret. Navy Capt. Hung Cao won in Virginia's GOP Senate primary. Virginia state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam won the Democratic primary in Virginia's 10th Congressional District. In Georgia, a candidate linked to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol lost in a runoff.

Key Points

  • Tight races in Virginia and Georgia.
  • GOP primary dynamics with Rep. Bob Good.
  • Democratic primary dynamics in Virginia.
  • Ret. Navy Capt. Hung Cao's victory in GOP Senate primary.
  • Virginia state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam's win in Democratic primary.
  • Rejection of candidate linked to Jan. 6 Capitol attack in Georgia.

Pros

  • Stunningly tight races in Virginia and Georgia.
  • Interesting dynamics in GOP and Democratic primaries.
  • Ret. Navy Capt. Hung Cao's victory in Virginia's GOP Senate primary.
  • Virginia state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam's win in the Democratic primary.
  • Rejection of a candidate linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack in Georgia.

Cons

  • Divisions within both the Republican and Democratic parties were evident.
  • Contentious primaries in Virginia and Oklahoma.
  • Allegations of sexual harassment in Virginia's 10th Congressional District race.